Do I need stitches?

[Anonymous]

I'm worried it won't heal without stitches... Please help

[Conflustered]

If you put those tiny plasters across it then it will keep it sealed but it doesn't look too bad although it may scar either way. Are you self harming because if so please talk to a professional and get help. You don't need to punish yourself like this x

[Asker]

Yeah i am, i'd stopped but have seemed to have relapsed... I don't like talking about it so i try to deal and find coping methods but it just didn't work. I'll seek help but i'm trying to do so without family or friends knowing. thanks x

[Conflustered]

If you'd like to private message just to talk I would be happy to listen. Iv no experience with it but I'm a good listener and confidante x

[Asker]

Okay thank you x

[bombamboum]

I would advise you to get stitches if you still have time. I did that when I was younger and still have the scar. Yes, it will heal but it won't be pretty

[Asker]

Okay thanks, im going to the doctor about something else in a little while so i might just ask for a few butterfly stitches or something.

[bombamboum]

Also, you might not be thinking about tomorrow but those scars tend to last. Ten years after I did mine, I still have them.

[Asker]

Yeah I know they last I started at seven...

[Anonymous]

it will heal, just keep it clean and covered and don't pic it let the scab fall off itself. also once the wound starts to heal begin to apply fish oil as it helps the healing process

[Asker]

Okay thanks

[ClassicRocker]

It will heal without stitched, but you might have a scar.
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[Asker]

thanks

[ClassicRocker]

Treat it like you would a brand new tattoo.

[Asker]

i've no idea how you are meant to care for a new tattoo...

[ClassicRocker]

bacitracin/neosporin and gently wash with antibacterial soap keep it covered but let it breathe.

[Asker]

okay thanks

[ClassicRocker]

Just to be clear that won't prevent scarring.

[Asker]

yeah i know, thanks

[Anonymous]

Is that from self harm? I understand that you may be going through some tough times right now but can you please not? This stuff makes me queasy. 😖